South Haven in Van Buren County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
South Haven World War I Memorial
Photographed By Duane Hall, October 28, 2013
1. South Haven World War I Memorial
Our Heroes
Veterans of the World War
1917 — 1918
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I.
Location. 42° 24.44′ N, 86° 16.597′ W. Marker is in South Haven, Michigan, in Van Buren County. Memorial is at the intersection of Dyckman Avenue and Park Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Dyckman Avenue. Marker is located at northwest corner of Stanley Johnston Memorial Park, formerly North Beach Public Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: South Haven MI 49090, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Haven Peaches (within shouting distance of this marker); Catskills of the Midwest (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Strike Up the Band! (about 400 feet away); Coastal Crossroads (about 400 feet away); A Farming Heritage (about 500 feet away); A Peach of a Man (about 500 feet away); A Home of Heroes (about 500 feet away); A Historic Harbor (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in South Haven.
More about this memorial. The statue, Over the Top, was designed by John Paulding and cast by the American Art Bronze Foundry of Chicago. It is Model 2043-A and was copyrighted in 1920.
Also see . . .
this page online
A discussion on the similarities between the World War I memorials designed by Viquesney and Paulding and the difficulties that followed. (Submitted on November 7, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.)
Photographed By Duane Hall, October 28, 2013
2. South Haven World War I Memorial
Photographed By Duane Hall, October 28, 2013
3. Over the Top by John Paulding
Photographed By Dan Reynard, September 22, 2020
4. South Haven World War I Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on May 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 529 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 5, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. 4. submitted on May 17, 2022, by Dan Reynard of Bellevue, Wisconsin.
